Popular TV actress Divyanka Tripathi has recently been blessed with twin sons. The actress embraced motherhood naturally, while many social media rumours claimed that the actress had become a mother through IVF, an In Vitro Fertilisation treatment.
Several online posts and videos suggested that the actress and her husband, Vivek Dahiya, had opted for IVF to welcome their babies.
However, the reports turned out to be false. The couple has denied the rumours and stated that they have become parents naturally.
According to media reports, Divyanka and Vivek clarified that the actress conceived naturally and did not undergo IVF treatment. The couple recently welcomed twin baby boys in late May, after which congratulatory messages started pouring in from fans and television celebrities.
The fake speculation once again brought attention to IVF, surrogacy, and modern fertility treatments that many celebrities have openly spoken about over the years.
Today, several Bollywood celebrities have normalised conversations around fertility struggles, IVF treatments, delayed parenthood, and surrogacy.
What is IVF?
IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) is a medical fertility treatment where eggs are fertilised with sperm outside the body in a laboratory. The embryo is then placed inside the uterus for pregnancy.
Doctors often recommend IVF for couples facing fertility issues, age-related pregnancy challenges, medical conditions, or repeated conception difficulties.
In recent years, many celebrities have openly shared their journeys with IVF and surrogacy to reduce stigma around fertility treatments.
Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan welcomed AbRam through surrogacy
One of Bollywood’s most talked-about surrogacy journeys was that of Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan.
The couple welcomed their third child, AbRam Khan, in 2013 through IVF and surrogacy. At that time, the topic became widely discussed across the country because celebrity surrogacy was still relatively uncommon in India.
Over the years, Shah Rukh and Gauri have openly celebrated their son publicly while maintaining privacy around certain personal details.
Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao also chose IVF and surrogacy
Aamir Khan and filmmaker Kiran Rao also welcomed their son Azad Rao Khan through IVF and surrogacy in 2011.
The couple had publicly shared that they faced difficulties in conceiving naturally and were grateful for medical science and surrogacy options.
Their openness around the topic was appreciated by many couples facing similar struggles privately.
Karan Johar became a single father through surrogacy
Filmmaker Karan Johar became a single father to twins Yash Johar and Roohi Johar in 2017 through IVF and surrogacy.
Karan has often spoken emotionally about how parenthood completely changed his life. The filmmaker also said that becoming a parent was one of the most important decisions he ever made.
Today, Karan frequently shares adorable moments with his twins on social media and talk shows.
Shilpa Shetty welcomed daughter Samisha through surrogacy
Actress Shilpa Shetty and businessman Raj Kundra welcomed their daughter Samisha Shetty Kundra in 2020 through IVF and surrogacy.
Shilpa later revealed that she faced health complications and difficulties while trying for another child naturally. Because of this, the couple eventually opted for surrogacy.
The actress has often spoken about being extremely grateful for modern medical science.
Farah Khan became a mother at 43 through IVF
Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan became a mother to triplets in 2008 at the age of 43 after successful IVF treatment.
Farah has openly discussed her fertility journey in interviews and encouraged women not to feel ashamed about seeking medical help for pregnancy.
Her story inspired many women dealing with age-related fertility concerns.
Ekta Kapoor became a single mother through IVF and surrogacy
Television producer Ekta Kapoor became a single mother to her son Ravie Kapoor in 2019 after IVF treatments and surrogacy.
Ekta has spoken about how motherhood fulfilled an emotional dream she had for years.
The producer’s decision also sparked conversations around single parenthood in India.
Tusshar Kapoor also chose single fatherhood
Actor Tusshar Kapoor became a single father to son Laksshya Kapoor in 2016 through IVF and surrogacy.
At that time, Tusshar’s decision surprised many people because conversations around single fathers in Bollywood were still uncommon.k
Later, the actor said that fatherhood brought emotional stability and happiness into his life.
Preity Zinta welcomed twins after fertility treatments
Actress Preity Zinta and her husband Gene Goodenough welcomed twins Jai Zinta Goodenough and Gia Zinta Goodenough in 2021 through surrogacy after trying IVF treatments.
Preity later thanked doctors, surrogate mothers, and medical experts for helping couples achieve parenthood.
IVF and surrogacy are becoming more common
Experts say fertility treatments like IVF are becoming increasingly common due to changing lifestyles, delayed marriages, stress, hormonal disorders, and medical complications.
However, doctors also warn against blindly believing viral social media rumours regarding celebrity pregnancies.
Divyanka Tripathi’s case is another example of how quickly misinformation spreads online.
The actress never publicly claimed to undergo IVF treatment, yet false reports circulated widely after news of her motherhood surfaced.
Celebrities are helping reduce stigma
For years, infertility and fertility treatments were considered taboo topics in India. Many couples suffered silently because of social pressure and judgment.
Today, celebrities openly discussing IVF, surrogacy, and fertility struggles have helped normalise these conversations.
Medical experts believe that such openness encourages more people to seek professional medical advice without shame or fear.
Meanwhile, fans continue congratulating Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya as the couple begins a new chapter of parenthood.
